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Mystery Boxes With Mail-Order Pets Set Off a Backlash in China
Puppies and kittens shipped in packages across the country have ended up dead, distressed or infected, spurring outrage.
Cambodia signs second potential life saving satellite deal
Cambodian Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has signed its second memorandum of understanding with the China Great Wall Industry Corp to intensify its local application of BeiDou, one of …
Turkey-China trade increases as ‘Belt and Road’ project grows
Turkey and China have managed to further develop and diversify their growing trade relationship despite the Covid-19 pandemic as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. The …
Philippines files protest vs. China as 287 vessels swarm WPS
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Thursday ordered the filing of diplomatic protest against China over the presence of 287 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. Defying earlier …
US hits China and others for repressing religious freedom
The Biden administration on Wednesday took aim at China and a number of other countries for repressing religious freedom as it forges ahead with its aim of restoring human rights as a primary focus of …
Two foreign tourists banned from China’s Great Wall after trespassing on undeveloped section
Two foreign tourists have been banned from the Great Wall of China after trespassing onto an undeveloped section of the ancient structure, the operator of the Mutianyu section said Tuesday.
China uses coercive policies in Xinjiang to drive down Uyghur birth rates, think tank says
Coercive policies in China’s far western region of Xinjiang have led to a sharp decline in birth rates for Uyghurs and other minorities, which could add to evidence of genocide, an Australian think …
China county bans birthday parties in frugal drive
A county in southwest China has banned birthday parties and other celebrations, following calls from the central government to be more frugal. It also set out new rules for weddings and funerals, …
China has used pandemic to boost global image, report says
While Covid-19 crisis has led to more positive reporting on Beijing, global news outlets have become more reliant on official views …